- Szechuan Peppercorns
- Szechuan peppercorns are the dried husks that surround the seeds of the Chinese prickly ash tree (Zanthoxylum simulans). Usually reddish brown, the fruits have rough… more
- Posted 19-Apr-2011 in Spices and Herbs
- Horseradish
- Horseradish is a long, rough, tapering root, not unlike a parsnip, with rings, and tiny roots sprouting from the main root. Horseradish is sold fresh, but is more often… more
- Posted 15-Nov-2009 in Spices and Herbs
- Dill
- Dill has a sweet and aromatic bouquet; the taste has a hint of caraway and is slightly, but by no means unpleasantly, bitter. Indian or Japanese dill is thinner and… more
- Posted 14-Nov-2009 in Spices and Herbs
- Garlic
- Garlic is indispensable in many cuisines. Before preparation, a whole clove has only a mild bouquet; it is only marginally stronger when sliced, but it has… more
- Posted 14-Nov-2009 in Spices and Herbs
- Vanilla Bean
- Vanilla is the only orchid that produces edible fruit, in the form of long thin pods. Native to Central America, vanilla has a long history of use in that region… more
- Posted 5-Nov-2009 in Spices and Herbs
- Turmeric
- Turmeric is a rhizome (swollen underground root) that's brilliant golden orange inside with orange-tinged tan skin. In South Africa ground turmeric – borrie is… more
- Posted 5-Nov-2009 in Spices and Herbs
- Aniseed
- Aniseed (also anìs (stressed on the second syllable) and anise) has small sage green to yellow ochre crescent-shaped seeds similar to caraway in appearance… more
- Posted 3-Nov-2009 in Spices and Herbs
- Cayenne Pepper
- Cayenne pepper is a finely ground powder prepared from the seeds and pods of various types of chilli. As most powders are blends, the names of the varieties used are… more
- Posted 3-Nov-2009 in Spices and Herbs
- Allspice
- Allspice takes its name from its aroma, which smells like a combination of spices, especially cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg, hence the name ‘wonderpeper’… more
- Posted 3-Nov-2009 in Spices and Herbs
- Masala
- Masala is a fragrant blend of spices used in curries, breyanis, atjars and many other savoury dishes. There are many different varieties of masala including wet and… more
- Posted 19-Oct-2009 in Condiment and Relish Recipes
- Curry Powder
- The curry powder most familiar to Westerners is generally a mix of various spices. Curry powder may be most associated with Indian cuisine, but it also has an affinity… more
- Posted 19-Oct-2009 in Condiment and Relish Recipes
